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  • 60%+ Wipeout: Astro Token Crumbles Amid Terra Halt (LUNC)
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60%+ Wipeout: Astro Token Crumbles Amid Terra Halt (LUNC)

Cal Evans 11 August 2024
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  • The Terra blockchain has been temporarily halted due to a suspected exploit.
  • Consequently, the price of the Astro token has plummeted by over 60%.

The Terra blockchain has been halted due to a suspected exploit, according to a recent report. This has led to a significant drop in the price of the Astro token, which has fallen over 60%. Terraform Labs, the company behind Terra, has also been in the news recently, as they agreed to pay a $4.47 billion settlement to the SEC.

📣Attention Terra users: the Terra blockchain will be halted at block height 11550000 (approximately 8/8/2024 at 14:18 UTC) for a planned chain upgrade.

Please note that transactions will not be processed during this time.https://t.co/EP6FYCG0DT

— Terra 🌍 Powered by LUNA 🌕 (@terra_money) August 8, 2024

Here are some of the recent developments in the Terra ecosystem.

Related; Terra Luna Classic LUNC Woes: Court Orders Upbit to Compensate Investor

  • Terra Blockchain Halt

The Terra blockchain was halted on [date], after a suspected exploit was identified. The halt was implemented to prevent further damage to the network and protect users’ funds.

The specific nature of the exploit has not been disclosed, but it is believed to have involved the minting of a large number of new Luna tokens. This caused the price of Luna to plummet, and it also impacted the price of other Terra-based tokens, including Astro.

  • Astro Token Price Collapse

The Astro token is one of the many tokens that are built on the Terra blockchain. As a result of the Terra blockchain halt, the price of Astro has collapsed by over 60%. This is a significant drop, and it highlights the risks associated with investing in tokens that are tied to a particular blockchain.

Source: CoinMarketCap
  • Terraform Labs Settlement

In addition to the Terra blockchain halt, Terraform Labs, the company behind Terra, has also been in the news recently. The company agreed to pay a $4.47 billion settlement to the SEC for allegedly selling unregistered securities. This settlement is a major blow to Terraform Labs, and it could have a negative impact on the future of the Terra ecosystem.

Also Read: Terra Classic (LUNC) Struggles to Rise Despite Binance’s Massive Token Burn

These are just some of the recent developments in the Terra ecosystem. It is a time of great uncertainty for Terra investors, and it remains to be seen how the ecosystem will recover from these setbacks.

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